Fashion
Kits By Association: 5 Club/Country Crossovers We’d Love to See
As new kit season continues to both surprise and disappoint us, we explore the idea of clubs using their team identities and player nationalities as inspiration for their jerseys.
Many...
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Cupset City: Sacramento Republic FC’s Unlikely Run to the US Open Cup Semifinals Is a Big Deal
As Sacramento Republic FC prepares for its U.S. Open Cup semifinal match against MLS side Sporting Kansas City, we take a look at the club's upset-laden run in the...
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Previewing the EURO 2022 Quarterfinals
After a jam-packed group stage, only eight teams remain at the 2022 EUROs. We preview the quarterfinal slate of matches, choosing the most thrilling, boring, and upset-worthy games, in...
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Life Comes at You Fast: The Rise and Astounding Fall of Espanyol Femení
Often referred to as Barcelona's "other" team, there was a time when Espanyol Femení was at the pinnacle of women's football in Spain. We take a look at the...
Fashion
The 5 Best Kits at the Icarus Cup
Icarus hosted its second annual Icarus Cup last weekend, so it's only right that we took a look at the five best kits worn at the tournament.
Building on...
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The Urban Pitch Summer Reading List
From tactical breakdowns to deep dives on football culture, these are the books we'll be reading before the summer ends.
The summer months of a World Cup year are typically...
Fashion
An Exclusive Premiere of BOL Football’s Trinidad and Tobago Third Kit
With a striking design inspired by the country's rich culture, we are proud to exclusively present the BOL Football Trinidad and Tobago third kit, along with a showcase of...
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EURO 2022 Preview: Who and What to Watch For in the Group Stages
With the highly anticipated tournament set to kick off next week, we preview the 2022 EUROs — from the teams to watch to the best kits.
Not too long ago,...
Fashion
Forever Moving Forward: Nike’s 10 Most Innovative Football Boots
After recently unveiling its latest installment of the Mercurial franchise, we take a look back at some of the most innovative boots Nike has ever released.
Nike is no stranger...
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Hatem Ben Arfa: A Classic Football ‘What If’ Story
A polarizing figure in football to say the least, Hatem Ben Arfa has equally amazed and perplexed us with his incredible talent and questionable antics. He never quite conquered...
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Mailing It In: Footballers Who Underperformed After Getting the Bag
The assumption that pro footballers give it their all on every given match day is a bit naive, if not unrealistic. (How many of us have had those days...
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A Preview of FC Barcelona Femeni’s Impending New Era
Every long sports dynasty has "sub-eras," where one group of core players hands off the torch to the next. After a half-decade of pure dominance, FC Barcelona Femení is...
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‘Hustle’ is the Basketball Version of ‘Goal!’
The latest Adam Sandler film to hit Netflix, Hustle is a solid sports picture that does well in executing genre tropes and conventions. But instead of borrowing from other basketball movies,...
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Stock Up, Down, and the In-Betweeners After the Latest USMNT Window
Gregg Berhalter’s side ended its most recent four-game stretch with two wins and two draws, allowing only one goal and looking pretty solid ahead of the World Cup. Nonetheless,...
Fashion
The Nicola Raccuglia Legacy
Behind some of the most iconic football shirts in the sport's history, we take a look back at Italian kit manufacturer Nicola Raccuglia — the rise, the fall, and...
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How Carlo Ancelotti’s Autobiography Foretold His Future Success
Despite all of the chaos surrounding his club, Carlo Ancelotti recently guided Real Madrid to one of the more improbable Champions League titles in recent memory. While it might've...
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Take 2: Ansu Fati, FC Barcelona, and a Second Shot at a Fresh Start
He's still a teenager, but it feels like Ansu Fati has been on the scene for quite some time — and in some regards he has. After a few...
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MLS Is In Search of the Holy Grail: Eyeballs
The search for a new TV deal continues to elude MLS, as there are few takers and a lot of questions regarding the league and the hardest opponent it...
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Will This Summer Transfer Window Signal a Changing of the Guard In Football?
With a ton of player movement set to happen this summer transfer window, we examine what the next era of world football could look like.
It seems to be the...
Fashion
Grading the PUMA 2022 World Cup Home Kits
Hot kit summer continues, this time with the PUMA 2022 World Cup kits. We take a look at the recent releases for the national teams headed to Qatar this...
